What are the responsibilities and job description for the E-Learning Instructional Designer/Content Developer position at Synectics Inc.?
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Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
- Instructional Designer/Content Developer responsible for the design and development of digital training courses using Articulate Storyline 360 and Articulate Studio 360.
- The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) State Purchasing Division (SPD) seeks an Instructional Designer/Content Developer contractor.
- The Instructional Designer/Content Developer contractor is responsible for the design and development of digital training courses using Articulate Storyline 360 and Articulate Studio 360.
- Provide support in creating other training materials, including, but not limited to, job aids, videos, etc.
- The NexGen Instructional Designer/Content Developer will be responsible for the design and development of digital training courses using Articulate Storyline 360 and Articulate Studio 360.
- The Instructional Designer creates effective online courses, is familiar with instructional design technology ancillary tools such as graphics, video and sound editors, and models effective instructional design and content development practices.
- Support the DOAS/SPD Training and Development team, operate with a high level of independence, and have strong project management, communication and collaboration skills, and a passion for creating innovative learning and educational solutions.
- Manages and completes projects within a specified timeline while prioritizing and working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Follows guidance and direction from SPD's Instructional Designer.
- Works collaboratively with training staff, subject-matter experts, and other staff members to design, develop, and evaluate effective digital courses using Articulate Storyline 360 Articulate Studio 360.
- Provides instructional design support, recommending appropriate tools and course design structure.
- Performs screencasts, edits video recordings, and finds appropriate audio files to incorporate in digital courses as well as identifies and edits graphics for use in instructional materials.
- Incorporates new methods of learning, instructional techniques, and instructional technologies, including emerging technologies in creative and collaborative ways.
- Capable of publishing digital courses to the web or a Learning Management System (LMS) applying necessary settings to the course to share required information with LMS.
- Excellent time management skills are required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Experience editing videos, graphics, sound editors and working with effective instructional design practices
- Demonstrable experience developing digital training courses and materials.
- Demonstrable experience using Articulate Storyline 360 and Articulate Studio.
- Working knowledge of TechSmith SnagIt and Adobe Captivate.
- The ideal candidate must be a strategic thinker who is technology savvy, results driven, innovative and personable.
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
